BSc Hons Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences

at University of Bedfordshire

Why choose this course?

• Benefit from a degree that trains you in both the traditional areas of pharmaceutical research and new, emerging areas important for the future of the pharmaceutical industry
• Follow a career in a field that is one of the most research-led in the UK and includes pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agrochemicals and veterinary medicine
• Gain a sought-after qualification in an area - such as systems pharmacology and medicinal chemistry – where a projected major skills gap has been identified
• Study a curriculum aligned to the areas of need identified by the British Pharmacological Society, including public health science and healthcare policy
• Gain valuable work experience through the School of Life Sciences’ strong links to the clinical and industrial sectors
• Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry, gaining work experience, building your CV and making contacts for the future
• If you need to step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year which guarantees a place on the degree course

Units

• Cell Biology (BHS012-1) Compulsory
• Chemistry (BHS022-1) Compulsory
• Human Anatomy And Physiology (BHS004-1) Compulsory
• Microbiology And Biochemistry (BHS002-1) Compulsory
• Molecular Genetics (BHS016-1) Compulsory
• Skills In Pharmaceutical Sciences (BHS011-1) Compulsory
• Drug Development (BHS024-2) Compulsory
• Human Metabolism (BHS023-2) Compulsory
• Immunology (BHS027-2) Compulsory
• Medical Physiology (BHS026-2) Compulsory
• Medicinal Chemistry And Pharmaceutical Business Development (BHS025-2) Compulsory
• Pharmacology (BHS021-2) Compulsory
• Skills In Science (BHS022-2) Compulsory
• Biomaterials For Drug And Cosmetic Formulation (BHS030-3) Compulsory
• Pharmaceutical Science Research Project (BHS026-3) Compulsory
• Pharmacogenetics (BHS028-3) Compulsory
• Pharmacology Of Disease (BHS032-3) Compulsory
• Systems Biology (BHS027-3) Compulsory
• Toxicology (BHS031-3) Compulsory
• Translational Medicine (BHS029-3) Compulsory

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is integral in all units to check that you have met the threshold standards expected of all graduates. They are also linked to learning, designed to develop key subject-specific and transferable skills for future employment. The requirements of each assessment will be detailed in a formal assessment brief document and discussed in teaching sessions. Units with single assessments will be supported by formative development. The assessment tasks will include: - End of unit examination (unseen written examinations); - Problem-based learning, based on case studies, with poster presentation of findings; - Laboratory notebook and laboratory reports; - Literature review; - Business proposal; Oral presentation.

The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2022/23 is £13,500 per year. A prompt payment discount is available if you pay the full Year 1 fee before or at registration. There are also special scholarships available.

How will this course improve my career prospects?

Graduates from this course may progress into diverse careers related to pharmaceutical and chemical sciences, including in academic or commercial research and development, or management and policy related roles in local and national government agencies.